TorrentFreak

OCTOBER 26, 2022

The RIAA also carved out a brand new category this year, labeled AI Based Extractors/Mixers. Most of the sites branded as notorious markets by the RIAA remain quiet but Songmastr, Acapella-extractor and Remove-Vocals, which are all operated by the same person, sent a rebuttal to the USTR which was published this week.

Music 130

Music Copyright Infringement Copyright Branding 130

Corsearch

AUGUST 14, 2023

By following a series of steps, you can safeguard your brand reputation and prevent consumers from being misled. Counterfeiting is one form of trademark infringement, where exact copies of registered trademarks are used to deceive customers and pass off as your brand. Send the NOCI to vero@ebay.com or fax (801) 757-9521.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

IP Law 360

JANUARY 24, 2023

Intellectual property owners who can't justify the cost of trademark, copyright or advertising litigation in the current uncertain economic climate should consider less expensive brand-protection options, such as the Digital Millennium Copyright Act's uniform takedown procedure for online copyright infringement, says Michael Justus at Katten.

Branding 75

Branding Brands Branding Litigation 75

Olartemoure Blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Fashion is not the exception , and different brands have become involved in the meta world. The virtual universe Decentraland hosted in March 2022, the first Metaverse Fashion Week which was a success, as it featured more than 70 brands, artists and designers. All industries are starting to grasp this and are getting involved in it.

Branding 98

Branding Brands Branding Non-Fungible Tokens 98

IPilogue

AUGUST 16, 2022

On April 5 th 2022, the Federal Court released its decision for August Image LLC v AirG Inc , a copyright infringement action concerning images of singer-actress, Jennifer Lopez. However, the Court ultimately dismissed August’s case because they failed to prove all the necessary elements of copyright infringement.

Copyright Infringement 104

Copyright Infringement Copyright Registration Social Media 104

Corsearch

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Within the realm of trademark infringement, counterfeiting emerges as a specific violation, wherein individuals or enterprises replicate registered trademarks verbatim to deceive customers, masquerading these imitations as genuine products from your brand.

Branding 59

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 59

Corsearch

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

AstraZeneca’s brand protection journey is one of close collaboration, ‘learning by doing’, and adaptation in the face of new threats. Table of contents : • The start of AstraZeneca’s brand protection journey • Illegally diverted medicines, scams, and counterfeits – where does AstraZeneca focus its efforts? •

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Marketing 52

Corsearch

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Counterfeiting is but one threat that consumers and brands face. Brands now face a rising tide of phishing and brand impersonation designed to mislead and defraud consumers. Background Almost on daily basis brands receive reports on phishing email or websites.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Social Media 52

LexBlog IP

OCTOBER 30, 2021

It is also an increasingly popular medium for infringers to illegally source and share copyrighted materials. Losing control over you work is not only frustrating, it can damage your business or brand. Fortunately, copyright law prohibits the unauthorized reproduction of a work. How is Copyright Infringed?

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Cease and Desist Copyright Social Media 52

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

was reportedly ‘ acquired ‘ by a new team, who kept the site online under the Aniwatch brand. In 2018, copyright infringement offenses were added to the country’s Criminal Code. However, those actions didn’t have a lasting effect. “Both 2embed and zoro.to Practical challenges remain, however.

Branding 95

Branding Brands Branding Music 95

Corsearch

AUGUST 2, 2023

Your business has likely collectively spent countless hours and resources to build a strong brand presence on Amazon. However, counterfeiters will continuously undermine these efforts by listing counterfeit products and passing them off under your brand name. Copyright infringement as the unauthorized use of a protected work.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Reporting 52

LexBlog IP

AUGUST 25, 2022

District Court can exercise personal jurisdiction over a foreign defendant with regard to a copyright infringement suit. Lang Van is a California corporation that produces and distributes Vietnamese music and entertainment, owning the copyrights to thousands of songs and programs. content owners.” for a number of years.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Copyright Contracts Music 52

TorrentFreak

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Later in 2012, the RIAA submitted its regular report to the United States Trade Representative, requesting various sites to be branded notorious pirate markets. From: TF , for the latest news on copyright battles, piracy and more. For the brave and the bold, another throw of the dice was in order. RIAA Reports Hellshare and Hellspy.

Branding 127

Branding Brands Branding Television 127

Corsearch

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

With brands continuing to explore the opportunities offered by the digital world, do NFTs present a new type of commercial opportunity or a threat? Luxury fashion brand Gucci also invested into The Sandbox, enhancing the purchasing experience by mirroring its ‘Vault’ online store in-game. Or is the answer somewhere in between? ‘The

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Non-Fungible Tokens 52

JIPL Online

APRIL 9, 2021

Brands have recently begun to co-opt this form of communication in an attempt to capitalize on the prevalence and effectiveness of memes. [ii] ii] Existing copyright law is ineffective in its application to new forms of digital media. Costs Versus Benefits of Copyright Protection. LAW AND ECONOMICS. xv] See 35 U.S.C. §

Copyright Infringement 98

Copyright Infringement Copyright Intellectual Property Blogging 98

Kashishipr

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

It is not unusual to encounter counterfeit versions of widely recognized brands like Adidas, Gucci, Nike, etc. Such products are fake and portrayed as popular brands to charge less than the market price and make enormous profits. They usually have a devastating effect on the brand’s reputation and customer loyalty.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

LexBlog IP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Branding has become more important than ever, particularly in developing an online presence through search engines, various online platforms, and social media. Further, the rise of the “influencer” has opened additional opportunities to deliver brands and products to targeted demographics. Online Marketplace Protection.

Branding 52

Branding Brands Branding Intellectual Property 52

IP Law 360

AUGUST 17, 2021

LLC has denied accusations of copyright infringement by vape brand owner AK Futures LLC, and has filed counterclaims alleging AK Futures breached a $1.2 California vape distributor Limitless Trading Co. million exclusivity contract between them.

Contracts 40

Contracts Branding Brands Branding 40

IP Law 360

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The owner of the Naked Wolfe brand has accused two online footwear retailers of design and copyright infringement, alleging that they "slavishly copied" its chunky boot designs.

Copying 52

Copying Designs Design Copyright Infringement 52

The IP Law Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

1:20-cv-4865-AKH), a photographer who licensed a photo that he took of Vergara walking onto the set of America’s Got Talent sued Vergara for copyright infringement after she reposted the photograph on her Instagram account to her 21.2 Sofia Vergara Enterprises, Inc. and Sofia Vergara (collectively, “Vergara”) (Docket No.

Copyright Infringement 52

Copyright Infringement Copyright Social Media Litigation 52

Plagiarism Today

AUGUST 5, 2021

Furthermore, since a copyright lawsuit can only be brought by a rightsholder, not a licensing agency, it will be up to authors and/or publishers to file a copyright infringement lawsuit against the university. 2: Now Sony Music Sues Energy Drink Brand Bang Over Unlicensed Music in Social Media Videos.

Social Media 246

Social Media Music Copyright Infringement Licensing 246

IP Law 360

OCTOBER 12, 2021

an entertainment company owned by Canadian-American YouTubers, over an alleged intimidation campaign regarding copyright infringement, which the CBD company denies committing. A CBD company that sells vapes and gummies has sued Nelk Inc.,

Branding 75

Branding Brands Branding Copyright Infringement 75

The IPKat

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

One of the reasons proffered by the High Court for its decision was that the certain provisions of the Code were “directed at the same mischief as trade mark infringement, passing-off or copyright infringement causes of action”, but and do not afford “a respondent the common-law and statutory defences which are available in such proceedings”.

Advertising 52

Advertising Advertising Branding Brands 52

TorrentFreak

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lawsuits filed in the United States targeting pirate sites usually focus on breaches of copyright law, typically direct and secondary infringement, or violations of the DMCA, depending on individual circumstances. filed its complaint.

Copyright 110

Copyright Trademark Copyright Infringement Registration 110

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 13, 2022

1: Krafton Sues Garena, Apple, and Google over Free Fire Copyright Infringement. First off today, Aaron Orr at Pocket Gamer reports that the developer of the battle royale game PUBG has filed a lawsuit against competitor Garena after alleging that Garena’s mobile game Free Fire is a copyright infringement of PUBG.

Settlement 165

Settlement Designs Design Licensing 165

JD Supra Law

APRIL 22, 2022

Many brands have taken steps to proactively protect their intellectual property rights for use in connection with metaverse-related goods and services. In this alert, we discuss ways to identify and combat trademark and copyright infringement in the metaverse. But enforcing those rights poses a significant challenge.

Intellectual Property 98

Intellectual Property Copyright Infringement IP Branding 98

JIPEL Copyright Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

In this case, via alleged copyright infringement. Danielle Bernstein is a 28-year-old New York City influencer and founder of the brand We Wore What (“WWW”). Perhaps the most infamous of the above scandals was the allegation of copyright infringement by The Great Eros (“TGE”). The account and its 2.6

Social Media 52

Social Media Copying Branding Brands 52

Plagiarism Today

JANUARY 11, 2023

1: Steely & Clevie Productions Take Reggaetón’s Biggest Hitmakers To Court For Copyright Infringement. 3: Zara Sues “Responsible” Brand Thilikó for “Passing Off” Zara Wares, Photos as its Own. Have any suggestions for the 3 Count? Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

Plagiarism 180

Plagiarism Reporting Branding Brands 180

Plagiarism Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

1: Sony Music Ends Copyright Fight with Gymshark Over Social Media Posts. First off today, Blake Brittain at Reuters reports that Sony Music and UK fitness apparel brand Gymshark have settled their lawsuit over Gymshark’s alleged use of Sony’s music in social media posts. Let me know via Twitter @plagiarismtoday.

Social Media 191

Social Media Music Settlement Plagiarism 191

Plagiarism Today

APRIL 13, 2022

Copyright Office, is primarily tasked with advising creators and helping them manage their rights. 3: Omi in a Hellcat Sued Again, This Time Over Pirate IPTV Brand ‘Reloaded’. Omi in a Hellcat rose to prominence and wealth by operating an illegal IPTV service that allowed subscribers access to copyright infringing material.

Branding 176

Branding Brands Branding Licensing 176

TorrentFreak

DECEMBER 15, 2023

District Court for the Eastern District of New York on Wednesday, the complaint speaks of a global pirate IPTV service variously branded as Glo TV, Rays IPTV, and Rays TV. “Rays markets and brands the Infringing Service as, alternatively, Glo TV, Rays IPTV, and Rays TV.

Cease and Desist 81

Cease and Desist Copyright Infringement Branding Brands 81

IP and Legal Filings

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The Trademarks Act 1999- The Act intends on protecting the name of the brand by registering the trade name of the brand, hence eliminating the possibility of any other person using it without facing consequences. Visibly, the most imitated brands around the world are Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Michael Kors, Coach, Nike, Rolex etc.

Designs 92

Designs Design Copyright Copyright Infringement 92

IP Law 360

MARCH 29, 2022

Epic's "Fortnite" brand was hit with a new copyright infringement lawsuit on Tuesday from a choreographer who says the video game lets its players rip off a popular dance he made that accompanies a Charlie Puth song.

Copyright Infringement 75

Copyright Infringement Branding Brands Branding 75

The IPKat

MARCH 4, 2024

Both Nike and Jacquemus are brands retaining a remarkable legacy in the realm of fashion … and IP too. The bag was first launched on Jacquemus’ Instagram account and stirred an intense debate among the brands’ audience.

Copying 104

Copying Branding Brands Branding 104

TorrentFreak

MARCH 28, 2023

Operators of pirate IPTV services in the United States risk prison sentences and civil copyright infringement lawsuits when things don’t go to plan. The recent 66-month sentence handed to YouTuber ‘Omi in a Hellcat’ is one example with a particularly hefty price tag – $30+ million in restitution.

Copyright Infringement 113

Copyright Infringement Settlement Copyright Copying 113

TorrentFreak

AUGUST 2, 2023

“The operator of the notorious streaming piracy network of sites Fmovies has over 60 associated domains, many of which are known pirate brands such as Bmovies, 9anime, Putlocker, and Solarmovies, provides unauthorized access to popular movies and TV series, and is domiciled in Vietnam,” IIPA wrote. Is There More to the Story?

Branding 93

Branding Brands Branding Reporting 93

The IPKat

APRIL 27, 2024

Fraisier" top Analysis To rule on this dispute, the court first analysed the alleged infringement of unregistered Community designs. The court then analysed the copyright infringement. Infringement of unregistered Community design rights Relying explicitly on a combined reading of articles 4, 5, 6, 10 and 11 of Regulation no.

Cease and Desist 67

Cease and Desist Designs Design Copyright Infringement 67